Hair tray



Oct. 24, 1950 E. R. KENNA 2,527,098

HAIR TRAY Filed Dec. 23, 1947 ZZ'QZZIZZE ff erzim INVENTOR BY M Patented Oct. 24, 1950 Application December 23, 1947, Serial No. 793,367

1 Claim.

This invention relates to a tray designed for use in beauty parlors, barber shops or the like, the primary object of the invention being to provide means for catching hair as it is being cut from the head, eliminating the possibilit of the hair falling on the floor, lending an unsightly appearance.

Another object of the invention is to provide a tray of this character which will be supported in such a position around the neck of the person Whose hair is being treated, 50 that it may be used as a tray for containing various types of pins or the like used in hair dressing, so that the operator will have easy access thereto.

Still another object of the invention is to provide a tray embodying a pair of pivotally connected sections constructed of substantially rigid material, the construction being such that the tray may be readily and easily positioned around the neck by the operator.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists of certain novel details of construction and combinations of parts, hereinafter more fully described and pointed out in the claim, it being understood that changes may be made in the construction and arrangement of parts without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed.

Referring to the drawing Figure 1 is a side elevational view illustrating a tray constructed in accordance with the invention, as positioned in use.

Fig. 2 is a plan view of the tray.

Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken on line 33 of Fig. 2.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the tray comprises semicircular sections 5 and 6, each section being constructed of substantially rigid material, and arranged to provide an upturned flange l at its marginal edge, the sections being so arranged with respect to each other that when they are brought together in the formation of the tray, an opening 8 is provided to accommodate the neck of the person withwhich the tray is being used.

As clearly shown by Fig. 2 of the drawing, the section 5 is provided with an ear 9 which is positioned under the section B, there being provided a headed pivot pin 10 extended through the cooperating sections, whereby the sections are pivotally connected So that they may be swung to an open or closed position.

The opposite section B is provided with an ear II that overlies the section 5, when the sections are moved together in the formation of a tray for Positioning around the neck.

Supporting blocks indicated by the reference character I2 as secured to the lower surface of the section 5 and are of lengths so that they will contact with the chest and back of the person around Whose neck the tray is being positioned, thereby supporting the tray in a true horizontal position against tilting to discharge the material which may be resting thereon.

The upturned flanges 1 of the sections, define the groove l3 to prevent pins or similar articles used by hairdressers and which may be held on the tray to facilitate operation, from falling therefrom.

It will further be noted that the front and rear portions of the tray extend downwardly and upwardly from points adjacent to the inner curved edges to the outer edges thereof, so that the operator may have easy access to the articles in the groove l3.

In the use of the device, while the extensions or ears 9 and II afford means for connecting the sections, it is, to be understood that because of these ears, the danger of pinching the persons neck between the sections when the sections are closed around the neck is prevented. It might be further stated that these flaps also prevent materials resting on the tray, from falling therefrom, when the sections are moved to the open position for removal.

In the use of the device, the usual paper protecting band such as indicated by the reference character I4, is positioned around the neck of the person. The sections 5 and 6 are now swung open and the device is positioned around the neck of the person. This positioning of the tra provides means for catching hair being cut, and also afiords a support for hairpins, combs or other devices necessary for the arrangement and treatment of the hair.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is:

A hair dressers tray comprising a pair of semicircular sections having inner curved edges, constructed of semi-rigid material, an ear extending from one end of each section, said ears forming continuations of the inner curved edges of the sections in providing a circular neck opening, a pivot pin extending through one of the ears and the adjacent section pivotally connecting the sections, said sections being movable together around the neck of a person, providing a rigid tray, the ear of one section overlapping the end of the adjacent section holding the sections in their closed r 3 positions around the neck, the front and rear portions of the tray extending downwardly and upwardly from points adjacent to the inner curved edges to the outer edges thereof, and said sections having communicating grooves formed in the up- 5 per surfaces thereof adjacent to the periphery, for the reception of articles positioned on the tray.

EVALYN R. KENNA.

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